Origin
Rochester, NH
Late night in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Windham, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, NH
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Windham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, NH to Windham, NH covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Rochester, NH to Windham, NH covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Museum Way.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Museum Way
Turn right onto Museum Way
Navigation decision point
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
21.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
8
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rochester, NH to Windham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
41.6 mi in
|
~1h
|
via I 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Calef Highway | 17.3 mi | 27m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Indian Rock Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Windham, NH.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Museum Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Museum Way
3
Turn right onto NH 125
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbus Avenue
4
Continue on NH 125
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
5
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
7
Continue on NH 125
9.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
12
Continue on I 93
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn sharp right onto NH 111
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Indian Rock Road
15
Turn left onto Lowell Road
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lowell Road
16
Turn right
70 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn right
66 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Rochester, NH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Windham, NH
The final approach into Windham, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.16 one way
$18.32 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Windham, NH
Late night in Windham on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rochester, NH to Windham, NH covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Rochester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rochester, NH to Windham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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